Duke Greco

Charles "Duke" Greco was introduced as the 17th head coach of the Golden Rams' football program in January 2024 following a 10-year stint at his alma mater, Delaware Valley University, as the Aggies head coach. He begins his first season at West Chester University.

Greco amassed an astounding 91-15 record with postseason berths each year, including six NCAA appearances, three trips to the NCAA quarterfinals, six consecutive (2017-2018-2019-2021-2022-2023) Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) championships, two Centennial-MAC Bowl Series championships, and four MAC Coach of the Year honors. The Aggies finished the 2023 regular season 9-1 overall and a perfect 9-0 in conference play, extending their win-streak against MAC teams to 53 straight. The streak is the longest in the 70-year history of MAC football and dates back to the 2016 season. Additionally, five Aggies were named D3football.com All-Region 1 at the end of the season.

The 2022 season marked the second time DelVal hosted an NCAA quarterfinal game during Greco’s tenure. The Aggies tied the program record with 12 wins to just one loss and capped another undefeated regular season with their fifth consecutive MAC title. Delval would continue their dominance in the first round of the NCAA Tournament with a 59-0 win over Gallaudet. In the second round, the Aggies won a thrilling 39-32 showdown against #14 Randolph Macon. The Aggie’s only loss of the season would come in the quarterfinals of the NCAA playoffs against the number two team in the country, Mount Union. Greco would lead one of the best defensive units in the country during the 2022 season. The DelVal defense led the way with only 13 touchdowns surrendered all year and 9.15 points per game against. The Aggies saw three individuals earn All-America honors including defensive end Michael Nobile who earned the program’s first National Player of the Year accolade. 17 Aggies were named to all-conference teams and seven earned All-Region.

The 2021 season proved to be another remarkable year for the Aggies, as Greco and his staff led the team to an 11-1 mark, including their fourth consecutive MAC championship. DelVal ran through the regular season at 10-0, including an 8-0 record in conference play. After defeating Anna Maria 62-10 in the first round of the NCAA tournament, the Aggies fell at home to Muhlenberg 14-0 and their season came to an end. The Aggies outscored opponents 443-81 and their defense ranked first in the country in nine different categories, while finishing in the top ten in five others.

In 2019, the Aggies were back in the NCAA quarterfinals after going 11-1 in the regular season with another unblemished 8-0 mark in MAC play. The magical run came to an end after DelVal flew to the outskirts of Chicago and suffered a heartbreaking, 31-14, defeat at the eventual Division III National Champions North Central College. The squad won 10-straight games that year, including eight MAC contests and two NCAA road playoff games, and outscored conference opponents 317-72.

The eight conference victories extended the program's win-streak against MAC opponents to 28 games, a new all-time conference record, and a streak that dates back to the 2016 season. Individually, a program-record five players earned All-Region and All-American honors, and sophomore defensive end Michael Nobile was named the MAC Defensive Player of the Year for the second time while Greco earned his second Coach of the Year award from the league. A total of 17 players earned all-MAC nods and 25 were on the MAC Academic Honor Roll.

For the 2018 season, Greco and his staff entered conference play 1-1 after a loss to nationally-ranked Wesley. From there, the squad ripped off eight straight conference victories by a combined score of 299-77. The Aggies finished the regular-season ranked 13th in one national poll and fourth in the East Region. They hosted Muhlenberg College in the first round of the NCAA playoffs, but fell in heartbreak fashion on a late fourth quarter pick-six.

A total of 16 players were named to the all-MAC squad including Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year, freshman defensive end, Michael Nobile. Nobile, his twin brother Anthony, and tight end Dan Allen received all-East Region accolades with Michael and Allen going on to become All-Americans.

The 2017 campaign was one of coach Greco's finest to date, and one of the best season's in program history. The completed a perfect 10-0 regular season that was capped with a conference championship. The Aggies were selected as a top seed in one of the NCAA brackets and won a pair of home games to reach the quarterfinals. They nearly reached the semifinals for the first time in program history, but fell on a last-second field goal. The team tied a school record with 12 wins as well as a number five ranking during the season.

The accolades poured in for Greco and his players for the 2017 campaign. Nineteen Aggies were named to the all-conference team while Devauntay Ellis was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Year. Five players received all-region accolades with Stephen Adams and Shawn Miller going on to earn All-America accolades. Twenty-two players were named to the MAC's academic honor roll with five picking up Academic All-Area honors and one named to the all-district team while being added to the Academic All-American ballot. For Greco, he was selected as the MAC Coach of the Year and the Maxwell Football Club Tri-State Coach of the Year.

Greco's other NCAA appearance came in his first year as head coach as the 2014 edition won its first nine games, played for the MAC championship in the final game of the regular season and earned an at-large berth and a home game in the playoffs. Eleven players were named to the all-conference team, including wide receiver Rasheed Bailey, who was the MAC Offensive Player of the Year. Bailey was named to three separate All-America Teams and later signed a free agent contract with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles (he is currently with the Winnipeg Bombers of the CFL).

In both 2015 and 2016, Greco led DelVal to a 9-2 record and victories in the Centennial-MAC Bowl Series. Thirty-two Aggies received all-MAC accolades over those two years with one first-team All-American in Rashaad Lighty.

Prior to becoming head coach, Greco had an 11-year stint as an assistant coach at his alma mater, including eight as the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator.

In Greco's eight years as the offensive coordinator at DelVal, the Aggies won four MAC championships and reached the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs three times. The four MAC titles were from 2008 to 2011 as DelVal was one of just five football teams in the 100-year history of the conference to notch four or more consecutive championships. They also captured a pair of Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Bowl championships.

Greco began his coordinator stint in 2006 and worked a rookie quarterback into the system. The result was an eight-win season with three offensive players earning all-MAC honors. The next year, five players were named to the all-conference team.

In 2008, the team posted 25 and 41 points in upset wins over the No. 3 and 6 teams in the country. Three players grabbed all-MAC honors with quarterback Mike Isgro also being named the MAC Offensive Player of the Year.

The Aggies were even better in ‘09 as they averaged 30.7 points per game, including a then school-record 66 in the NCAA playoff win over Susquehanna.

The next year, DelVal averaged 31.3 points and 414.4 yards per game. Eight offensive players were named to the all-conference team while tailback Matt Cook was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Year.

2011 was, perhaps, Greco’s greatest challenge as he had to replace nearly the entire starting offensive unit, including the quarterback, running back, two wide receivers and four offensive linemen. He worked a rookie quarterback into the system from day one and DelVal went on to average 35 points and nearly 440 yards per game while reaching the second round of the NCAA playoffs.

In 2012, the team averaged 34.1 points and 460.5 yards per game while five offensive players were all-conference picks.The next year saw eight offensive players named to the all-MAC team as the unit averaged 30.8 points and 425.9 yards per contest.

Greco coached various positions with DelVal from 2002 to 2004, including in ‘04 as the Aggies won the MAC title and reached the NCAA quarterfinals.

Greco first joined the staff after finishing his playing days as one of DelVal’s all-time leading passers. Despite playing just 20 games at quarterback (he started his career as a defensive back), Greco graduated as the school’s second all-time leading passer with 299 completions, 3,974 yards and 41 touchdowns.

Greco earned second team all-MAC honors in 2001 as he shattered all DelVal single-season records with 2,405 yards and 28 touchdowns (since broken). His 369 yards in a loss to Lebanon Valley was the second-highest, single-game total at the time and it still stands fourth on the list. Greco was also a threat to run and finished the ‘01 campaign with 172 yards and a team-best five rushing touchdowns.

Greco graduated in 2003 with a bachelor of arts degree in sports management.